Employability Assessor/Trainer/Coach

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in Smethwick is seeking an Employability Trainer/Assessor/Coach (Band 4) to deliver employability programmes, help learners overcome barriers, and progress into sustainable employment or further education.

The role combines on‑site and Teams delivery, managing learner journeys, adapting to individual needs, and working with employers to create opportunities that reflect local labour market needs. A supportive, learner‑centred approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a caseload of learners to achieve timely outcomes.
• Knowledge of work-based learning, employability and related qualifications.
• Ability to motivate and coach learners to meet targets.
• Experience with initial assessment and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging employability training and workshops.
• Support CV writing, interview skills and job readiness.
• Deliver learner-centred training reflecting adult education principles.
• Collaborate with employers to create opportunities and meet targets.
• Monitor learner progress and adapt delivery for accessibility.

Skills

Training experience

Coaching

Employability support

Learner-centred approach

Education

GCSE English, Maths

Level 3 occupational award(s)

Level 3 Teaching qualification

Assessor Award D32/33 or A1

Teaching qualification CET Level 4 or 7307

IAG Award or equivalent

Job description

Main area Central Learning & Development Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 381-CO-8066600

Site SWB NHS Trust - Midland Metropolitan Learning Campus Town Smethwick Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/09/2026

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

Job Overview

Are you passionate about helping people build skills, confidence, and pathways into employment?

We are seeking an Employability Trainer/Assessor/Coach to deliver employability programmes that help learners overcome barriers, develop confidence, and progress into sustainable employment or further education. You will create a positive learning environment, support skill development, and connect learners with opportunities in the local labour market.

This hands‑on role requires creativity, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to helping people succeed through education and employability support.

Your Role

As a Band 4 Employability Trainer / Assessor / Coach, you will:

• Deliver engaging employability training and workshops
• Support learners with CV writing, interview skills, and job readiness
• Work with individuals facing barriers to employment
• Monitor progress and provide tailored guidance
• Collaborate with employers and colleagues to create opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in training, coaching, or employability support
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners
• Organised, adaptable, and learner‑focused approach

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

• Manage the successful learner journey of assigned individuals to ensure they complete their programme of learning on time.
• Deliver high quality training utilising a range of methods (e.g. face‑to‑face on site, or via Teams).
• Deliver engaging, learner‑centred training that reflects the principles of adult education, including respect for learners’ experiences, self‑direction, and practical application
• Use a variety of inclusive teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate to deliver innovative training solutions, helping the achievement of team performance targets and quality standards
• Continuously review learner progress and adapt delivery to ensure accessible, differentiated learning for adults with varying levels of confidence, literacy, and digital skills.
• Create a supportive and empowering learning environment that builds adult learners’ confidence, resilience, and motivation

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of managing a caseload of learners to gain timely achievement rates.
• Working knowledge of work-based learning, employability and related qualifications
• The ability to motivate and coach learners to meet achievement targets.
• Demonstrable current Occupational Competence
• Experience of developing and implementing innovative learning activities and lesson plans.
• Experience in a range of initial assessment and diagnostic tools.
• Experience of working with adults in hard‑to‑reach areas who may face multiple barriers to education.
• Experience delivering training to adult learners, ideally in employability, skills development, or community learning settings
• Experience of working in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience of producing ILPs with SMART objectives for learners and maintaining them
• Experience of using digital assessment

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths, A‑C or equivalent (Level 2 Functional skills)
• Minimum Level 3 occupational award(s) in occupational sector or equivalent
• Level 3 Teaching qualification
• Assessor Award - D32/33 or A1
• Teaching qualification such as CET Level 4 or 7307
• Information, advice and guidance (IAG) Award or equivalent

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of OFSTED, Awarding body, EPAO and DfE requirements.
• Safeguarding and PREVENT knowledge and referral process.
• Knowledge of national standards

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond.

To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:

• Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
• Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
• Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites

Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on‑boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining ourGreen Impact (opens in a new tab) programme.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.